fleecy

IPA/ˈfliːsi/
KK[flˈisi]IPA/ˈfliːsi/

fleecy — adjective

  • fleecypositive
  • fleeciercomparative
  • fleeciestsuperlative

1. having a thick, gentle surface that feels like a sheep's coat, or having the sam

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Definition

having a thick, gentle surface that feels like a sheep's coat, or having the same soft, fluffy appearance

Example

The baby fell asleep on a fleecy blanket in the stroller.

collocation: fleecy blanket / fleecy throw

David bought boots with fleecy lining for the ski trip.

collocation: fleecy lining

Common collocations
  • fleecy blanket
  • fleecy lining
  • fleecy robe
  • fleecy white clouds
  • fleecy pillow cover
Synonyms
  • woolly

    close in meaning, but more often used for real wool or for unclear ideas

  • fluffy

    broader and lighter; not specifically linked to sheep's fleece

  • fuzzy

    suggests a soft surface with fine fibres, often less thick than 'fleecy'

Antonyms
  • rough

    describes a surface that feels uneven rather than soft

  • scratchy

    describes material that feels irritating on the skin

Grammar Patterns

fleecy + noun

be/look/feel + fleecy

Usage Note

Often used for blankets, linings, robes, and white clouds. With weather or landscape descriptions, it usually suggests small soft clouds, not dark storm clouds.

Common Mistakes

The boots are fleece inside.
The boots are fleecy inside.
'fleece' names the woolly material, while 'fleecy' describes the soft texture or look.

Word family

Common collocations

Nouns

  • fleecy blanket
  • fleecy lining
  • fleecy robe
  • fleecy clouds

Etymology

English

Built from the noun 'fleece' and the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. It first described something covered with fleece and later widened to mean anything that feels or looks softly wool-like.